chewing

noun

The act by which something is chewed on; mastication.

(drugs) The consumption of (the juice from) the khat plant.

(drugs) The consumption of loose leaf tobacco juice from tobacco plants by chewing leaves near the cheek.

Synonyms for chewing

masticationn masticatoryadj munchingv eatingn nibblingv gobblingv deglutitionn lickingn devouringadj feedingn

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